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anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
[/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/]
worry and unease
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of worry or unease, which can become a lasting condition.
Example
The thought of speaking in public filled her with overwhelming anxiety.
The thought of speaking in public filled her with overwhelming anxiety.
Etymology
From Latin 'anxietas', from 'anxius' meaning troubled.
How & Where It’s Used
Both an everyday feeling and a recognised disorder.